Centre Infant Car Seat
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
WARNING
Correct installation and use can
be a matter of life or death!
Read and understand these instructions
before using this infant car seat.
Centre ST Series
Centre DX Series
Centre EX Series
TM
Store these instructions in the
pocket provided at the back of
the infant car seat.
Certified for use in motor vehicles
and aircraft.
Meets or exceeds all applicable
requirements of the Canadian Motor
Vehicle Restraint Systems and
Booster Cushions Safety
Regulations and CMVSS 213.1.
2.3 to 10 kg
(5 to 22 lbs.)
Keep this instruction manual for future use.
Store in the pocket at the back
of the infant car seat
CCS0128B CA 07/06
2006 Combi USA, Inc.
Distributed by:
ISIS Inc.
2260, rue Guénette
Saint-Laurent (Québec) H4R 2M7
www.combi.ca
• For Technical Questions, please call ISIS Consumer Service
at 1-800-667-4111 (in Montreal (514)-344-3045)
between 8:30 a.m. and 5:45 p.m. Eastern Time,
fax (514)-344-3296, or log onto www.combi.ca
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Section 1. Contents....................................................................................1
Section 2. Warnings.............................................................................3 & 4
Section 3. Proper Use ................................................................................5
Section 4. Assistance..................................................................................6
Section 5. Infant Car Seat and Base Parts..........................................7 - 10
Section 6. Securing Infant in Infant Car Seat.....................................11 - 18
Section 7. Installing the Infant Car Seat - General Information.........19 - 25
Section 8. Installing the Infant Car Seat Base with
Universal Anchorage System (UAS)................................ 26 - 28
Section 9. Installing the Infant Car Seat Base with Vehicle Belts......29 - 34
Section 10. Installing the Infant Car Seat without the Base................ 35 - 38
1Section 1 - Contents 2Section 1 - Contents
WARNING: No infant car seat can guarantee protection
from injury in every possible situation.
However proper use of this infant car seat helps
reduce the risk of serious injury or death.
Section 11. Vehicle Belt Systems.......................................................39 - 44
Section 12. Accessories...................................................................45 & 46
Section 13. Stroller, Travel System and Airplane use.........................47 & 48
Section 14. Other Uses......................................................................49 & 50
Section 15. Care & Cleaning.. ...................................................................51
Section 16. Additional Information..............................................................52
Section 17. Registration Information...........................................................53
Section 18. Replacement Parts..................................................................54
3Section 2 - Warnings 4Section 2 - Warnings
WARNING
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur
Failure to follow the information in these instructions, and on the infant
car seat labels, can result in injury or death to a child due to the child
striking the vehicle's interior during a sudden stop or crash.
Warnings concerning use with an infant:
Use only with children who weigh between 2.3 and 10 kg (5 and
22 pounds) and whose height is 74 cm (29 inches) or less.
Do not use the infant car seat if the top of the infant's head is above
the top of the infant car seat backrest.
Snugly adjust infant car seat harness around infant. Infant MUST be
secured by harness system at all times, both when infant car seat is
used in vehicle, and when infant car seat is used outside of vehicle.
Warnings concerning the infant car seat:
Use only in a rear-facing position on a forward-facing vehicle seat
with appropriate UAS or seat belt system. Secure infant car seat
with vehicle's UAS if available or with a vehicle belt.
If using the infant car seat base, secure with the Universal Anchorage
System if anchorage points are available in the vehicle, otherwise use
one of the vehicle seat belt systems to secure the base.
If using the infant car seat without the base, secure with one of the
vehicle belts.
Universal Anchorage System straps or vehicle belts MUST stay tightly
adjusted around the infant car seat at all times.
Secure the base and infant car seat, or infant car seat only, to the
vehicle even when not occupied by means of the universal anchorage
system or a vehicle seat belt. Unsecured items may injure other
occupants in a crash.
DO NOT allow any re-use of this infant car seat after a crash unless
crash and infant car seat meet ALL conditions from NHTSA's
information on "Re-use after a crash".
For information on re-use after a crash, check the NHTSA website at:
www.nhtsa.gov/people/injury/childps/ChildRestraints/ReUse/
DO NOT use the infant car seat if it is damaged, has missing parts, or
missing instructions.
5Section 3 - Proper Use Check List 6Section 4 - Assistance
NEED HELP?
Contact one of the following sources:
.
ISIS Consumer Service at 1-800-667-4111 (in Montreal (514)-344-3045).
.
Your vehicle dealer.
.
Contact the Fit For a Kid Program at 1-877-363-2681 or log onto
www.daimlerchrysler.ca/ffak/en/fitforakid.html.
.
Contact Transport Canada's Road Safety Infocentre at 1-800-333-0371
for possible car seat check-up clinic locations in your area.
.
To locate a Car Seat Check-up Clinic on your area, download a pdf
schedule by visiting www.safecanada.ca; then clicking on "Transportation
and Safety" and then "Traveling with Children".
.
Proper Use is required. Read and understand the instructions and
infant car seat labels.
.
Use this infant car seat REAR-facing only on a forward-facing vehicle
seat.
.
Snugly adjust harness straps around infant.
.
Securely install the infant car seat with the Universal Anchorage System,
or vehicle belt.
.
Secure the infant car seat in back seat.
.
Never leave child unattended.
.
Do not allow anyone (babysitters, relatives, etc) to use the infant car
seat without first reading and understanding all the infant car seat
instructions and labels.
WARNING: AIR BAGS
Do not use the infant car seat in a vehicle front seating location
with an air bag. Child's head and back may be seriously injured when
an inflating air bag hits back of infant car seat.
WARNING
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur
7Section 5 - Infant Car Seat Parts 8Section 5 - Infant Car Seat Parts
Carry Handle
Adjustable Headrest
(not all models)
Harness Buckle
and Tongues
Harness Adjuster
Button
Harness
Adjuster Strap
Handle
Release Button
Chest Clip
Vehicle Lap
Belt Slots
Stroller Latch
Shoulder Strap
Slots
Crotch Pad
Optional
Rebound Bar (not
all models)
Release Handle
for Stroller and
Base
Locking Clip
Storage Position
Harness
Connector Plate
Base Latch
Instruction
Storage Pocket
Canopy
Attachment
Points
Headrest
Adjuster Knob
(Not All Models)
Shoulder Strap
Seat Pad
9Section 5 - Base Parts 10Section 5 - Base Parts
Lower Anchor
Strap
(stored in pocket
in Recline Foot).
Adjustable
Recline Foot
Recline Foot
Adjustment
Lower Anchor
strap adjuster
Lower Anchor
Connector
Vehicle Belt
Path
Vehicle Belt
Locking Clip
Level Indicator
Infant Car Seat
Latching Points
Vehicle Belt
Routing Tabs
Lower Anchor
Connector
Recline Foot
retaining catch
(behind flap)
11Section 6 - Securing Infant in Infant Car Seat 12Section 6 - Securing Infant in Infant Car Seat
WARNING
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur
When the infant is in the infant car seat, ALWAYS secure with the
harness and adjust the harness to a snug (not loose) fit.
Child must be dressed in clothing with arms and legs that will not
interfere with buckling, snugly adjusting or positioning harness.
DO NOT use accessories other than those provided by Combi USA or
ISIS Inc. Use of accessories from other manufacturers may alter the
performance of the infant car seat.
Never leave infant unattended, even when sleeping.
Suffocation Hazard: Infant Car Seat can roll over on soft surfaces and
suffocate child. NEVER place infant car seats on beds, sofas and other
soft surfaces.
Strangulation Hazard: Child can strangle in loose harness straps.
NEVER leave child in infant car seat with straps that are loose or not
connected.
Fall Hazard: Infant's movement may slide infant car seat. NEVER place
infant car seat near edge of table, countertop or other elevated surface.
Shoulder Straps close to top of
infant's shoulders
Chest Clip at correct height
and fastened
Harness Buckle
securely fastened
Harness pulled
up to a secure
and firm fit
Straps not
twisted
Infant's body in
full contact with
infant car seat
Infant dressed in
clothes that allow the
harness to pull firmly
on child's body
If infant's head is above top
of infant car seat, infant is too
big for this infant car seat.
OVERVIEW
CAUTION: After reading this page, read the following detailed instructions carefully.
Shoulder Straps snug
fit on infant
Use only with children who weigh between 2.3 and 10 kg (5 and
22 pounds) and whose height is 74 cm (29 inches) or less.
PRESS
PULL
13Section 6 - Securing Infant in Infant Car Seat 14Section 6 - Securing Infant in Infant Car Seat
Place infant in infant car seat with back and
rump contacting seating surfaces.
Note where the top of the infant's shoulders
are located relative to shoulder strap slots.
Loosen harness by pressing Harness Adjuster
Button and pulling the shoulder straps
outwards.
To open harness press red button on buckle
NOTE: On some models the Harness Adjuster
Button is under the cover, or under a flap.
CORRECT POSITIONING OF THE
SHOULDER STRAPS HEIGHT IS
IMPORTANT.
Non-Adjustable Headrest Models
The shoulder straps must pass through slots
in the infant car seat backrest that are closest
to the top of the infant's shoulders.
Adjustable Headrest Models
Adjust the height of the Headrest until you
get a position that is closest to the top of
the infant's shoulders.
15Section 6 - Securing Infant in Infant Car Seat 16Section 6 - Securing Infant in Infant Car Seat
Non-Adjustable Headrest Models
If the height of the shoulder straps needs
adjusting, turn the infant car seat over and
detach the straps from the steel connector
plate.
Reposition the straps as required and
reattach the straps.
Place harness straps over infants shoulders
and thighs, and secure the Harness Buckle.
The harness must be a snug (not loose) fit
on the infant.
A snug strap should not allow any slack. It
lies in a relatively straight line without
sagging. It does not press the infant's body
into an unnatural position.
To increase the tension of the harness, pull
the harness adjuster strap
IMPORTANT: Check that the shoulder straps
are securely attached to the connector
plate. Straps must not be twisted!
IMPORTANT: You should hear a "click" as
the buckle tongues engage.
"CLICK"
17Section 6 - Securing Infant in Infant Car Seat 18Section 6 - Securing Infant in Infant Car Seat
The Chest Clip increases the safety of the
harness by holding the shoulder straps
together.
Position the Chest Clip at arm pit level
Always use the Chest Clip when the Infant
is secured by the harness.
For a small infant a rolled towel can be used
on each side for support. Towels must not
prevent the harness from being adjusted to
a secure fit on the infant.
DO NOT place towel or other items behind
the infant or between the infant and the
harness.
INFANTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
A preterm infant or a low birth weight infant may be at special risk traveling
reclined in a vehicle or aircraft. According to the American Academy of
Pediatrics, these infants may be at increased risk of suffering breathing or
other difficulties if improperly reclined or positioned in an infant car seat.
Have your physician or hospital staff evaluate your infant in this infant car
seat before you and your infant leave the hospital. If your infant is not able
to travel in a reclined position, DO NOT use this infant car seat. Use a car
bed for your infant.
Press to release
19
Section 7 -Installing the Infant Car Seat
20
Section 7 - Installing the Infant Car Seat
Lap/Shoulder Belt
Lap only Belt
Buckle Tongue
Lap/Shoulder Belt
Lap/Shoulder Belt
WHERE IS THE SAFEST PLACE TO INSTALL THIS INFANT CAR SEAT?
Refer to Vehicle's
Owner's Manual for
installation information
If your car has a lap
only or lap/shoulder
seat belt in the
CENTER of the back
seat, install the infant
car seat in that
position.
Otherwise
use the
outside
position
closest
to the side
of the road.
The safest place
in the car for your
infant car seat is
in the back seat.
DO NOT place the infant car seat in front of an air bag
DO NOT place
rear-facing infant
car seat on front
seat with air bag.
DEATH OR SERIOUS
INJURY can occur.
The back seat is
the safest place for
children 12 and under.
WARNING
!
MISE EN GARDE
!
CCS0112C CA
NE PAS placer un siège pour
enfant orienté vers l’arrière
sur le siège avant d’un véhicule
doté d'un coussin gonflable.
L'enfant pourrait subir des
BLESSURES GRAVES OU
MORTELLES.
La banquette arrière d'un
véhicule est l'endroit le plus
sécuritaire pour les enfants
de 12 ans et moins.
!
21Section 7 - Installing the Infant Car Seat 22Section 7 - Installing the Infant Car Seat
WARNING
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur
DO NOT use infant car seat on vehicle seats
that face the side or the rear of the vehicle.
The carry handle must be up when the
infant car seat is used in a vehicle.
To rotate the carry handle, press in both
release buttons on the sides of the handle
at the same time, hold them in, and rotate.
See page 5 for important information about use of this infant car
seat in a vehicle with an air bag.
Infant car seat must be reclined as shown in these instructions, and on
the labels:
- too reclined can result in injury or ejection,
- too upright can result in breathing difficulties.
According to accident statistics, children age 12 and under are safer
when properly restrained in a rear seating position, rather than a front
seating position.
Refer to the vehicle owner's manual for infant car seat installation
instructions.
After installing infant car seat into base, lift infant car seat to ensure
it is securely locked into the base.
DO NOT use infant car seat in base if it is not securely locked into place.
INSTALLATION USING THE BASE.
Park the vehicle on a level surface.
Place the infant car seat base onto the
vehicle seat in the seating position selected
and adjust the level of the base using the
adjustable recline foot and level indicator.
USING LEVEL INDICATOR
Yellow patch exactly in window is correct.
Yellow with some orange also visible is
acceptable.
USING ADJUSTABLE RECLINE FOOT
Use Adjustable Recline Foot to adjust
recline of base. Pull out on Recline Foot
Adjustment Panel and reposition the
Adjustable Recline Foot as required. In
some vehicles it may be necessary to use
a tightly rolled towel or firm foam roll (pool
noodle) under the Adjustable Recline Foot
at the back of the vehicle seat to properly
level base - see page 33.
Yellow
Red
Adjust recline foot
Pull flap forward
23Section 7 - Installing the Infant Car Seat - General
WARNING: Read the
information on page 21
about having the infant
car seat too upright or
too reclined.
If it is not possible to
install the base at the
correct angle, try a
different position or do
not install in the vehicle.
24Section 7 - Installing the Infant Car Seat - General
USING LEVEL INDICATOR
Yellow with any red visible is NOT acceptable.
This can occur on some flatter vehicle seats,
and base is too reclined. Adjust base so no
red is visible.
ADJUSTING LEVEL OF BASE
Use a firmly folded towel or thin blanket to
level base. Folded blanket or towel must be
folded at least 10 cm (4 in.) wide and 30 cm
(12 in.) long and the thickness required to
properly level base. Thickness of folded towel
or blanket must not exceed 2.5 cm (1 in.).
Place folded towel or blanket under base near
front edge of vehicle seat.
Yellow
Orange
Folded towel or blanket
Folded towel or blanket
2.5 cm Maximum
30 cm
10 cm
25Section 7 - Installing the Infant Car Seat - General 26Section 8 - Installing the Infant Car Seat Base with Universal Anchorage System (UAS)
The Lower Anchor Strap is stored in the base
foot. To remove the Lower Anchor Strap,
swing the base foot open by adjusting it to
the maximum downwards position and then
pressing the release catch.
Remove the Lower Anchor Strap from its
storage position.
If the Lower Anchor Strap is too short, rotate
the Lower Anchor Strap adjuster upwards to
loosen the Lower Anchor Strap.
Route the Lower Anchor Strap under the
Vehicle Belt Routing Tabs and over the top
of the base as shown.
Connect the Lower Anchor Strap Connectors
to the vehicle anchorages.
WARNING: Lower Anchor Connector must be secured to the vehicle
UNIVERSAL ANCHORAGE SYSTEM (UAS) anchorages only.
Never attach more than one Lower Anchor Connector to a vehicle
lower anchorage unless recommended by the vehicle Owner's Manual.
TWO DIFFERENT METHODS OF
INSTALLING THE INFANT CAR SEAT
IN THE VEHICLE.
UNIVERSAL ANCHORAGE SYSTEM (UAS)
This is a new system (since September 1,
2002) that provides anchor points specifically
intended for infant car seats.
Check your vehicle Owner's Manual to see
if your vehicle is fitted with the UNIVERSAL
ANCHORAGE SYSTEM (UAS).
The mounting points may also be identified in
your vehicle by the UNIVERSAL
ANCHORAGE SYSTEM (UAS) symbol.
VEHICLE BELTS
The infant car seat may also be installed
using a lap/shoulder belt or a lap only belt.
WARNING: Not all vehicle belts are
suitable for an infant car seat
installation.
See Section 11 for more information
on suitable vehicle belts.
UNIVERSAL ANCHORAGE
SYSTEM (UAS) symbol
Lap/Shoulder Belt
Lap only Belt
Press down on the base and pull the
Lower Anchor Strap as tight as possible.
Excess Lower Anchor Strap can be passed
back under the routing lugs and through the
built-in Locking Clip.
See page 31 for information on using the
built-in Locking Clip.
27Section 8 - Installing the Infant Car Seat Base with Universal Anchorage System (UAS)
28Section 8 - Installing the Infant Car Seat Base with Universal Anchorage System (UAS)
Check that the base is securely held.
If the base moves easily more than 25 mm
(1") to either side, try another position, or
do not use the infant car seat in the vehicle.
WARNING: DO NOT use the infant car
seat if it is not securely connected
to the base.
When installing the base, ensure the bottom
of the base is in contact with the vehicle seat.
NOTE: See additional information on
page 33 about putting extra support
under the front of the base.
FITTING THE INFANT CAR SEAT INTO
THE BASE.
Before putting the infant car seat into the base
make sure there are no objects on or in the
base.
Connect the infant car seat to the base.
NOTE: listen for a "CLICK" when the infant
car seat is installed into the base, and lift
the infant car seat to ensure the infant car
seat is fully connected to the base.
Press down
firmly on base
Pull
Lower
Anchor
Strap
tight
"CLICK"
To remove the infant car seat from the base,
pull firmly upwards on the release lever at the
rear of the infant car seat, and lift the infant
car seat upwards.
Press down
firmly on base
Pull Belt
tight
Press down
firmly on base
Pull Belt
tight
Shoulder belt
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Section 9 - Installing the Infant Car Seat Base with Vehicle Belts
30
Section 9 - Installing the Infant Car Seat Base with Vehicle Belts
LAP ONLY BELT
Select the best position in the vehicle and
position the base at the correct angle.
(See pages 19, 20, 21 and 24)
Pass the vehicle Lap belt over the front of
the base threading the belt under the routing
lugs, and through the built-in Locking Clip.
Pull the belt tight!
Excess vehicle belt can be passed back
under the routing lugs and through the
built-in Locking Clip.
WARNING: Not all vehicle belts are
suitable for an infant car seat
installation.
See Section 11 for more information
on suitable vehicle belts.
LAP/SHOULDER BELT
Select the best position in the vehicle and
position the base at the correct angle.
(See pages 19, 20, 21 and 24)
Route the vehicle Lap belt over the front of
the base threading the belt under the routing
lugs, and through the built-in Locking Clip.
Pull the belt tight!
Then pass the shoulder belt back under the
routing lugs and through the Locking Clip.
Maintain the belt tension.
WARNING: Read the information on page
21 about having the infant car seat
too upright or too reclined.
If it is not possible to install the base at
the correct angle, try a different
position or do not install in the vehicle.
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Section 9 - Installing the Infant Car Seat Base with Vehicle Belts
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Section 9 - Installing the Infant Car Seat Base with Vehicle Belts
BUILT-IN LOCKING CLIP
Always pass the belt holding the Base
through the Locking Clip even when only
one belt is used, e.g. a Lower Anchor Strap
or Lap only belt.
Using the Locking Clip will improve the overall
performance of the car seat in a crash.
When the Base is secured with a
Lap/Shoulder Belt both the Lap and Shoulder
belts need to pass through the Locking Clip.
Locking Clip
UAS or Lap Belt
Locking Clip
Lap Belt
Shoulder
Belt
When installing the base, ensure the bottom
of the base is in contact with the vehicle
seat.
Check that the base is securely held.
If the base moves easily more than 25mm
(1") to either side, try another position, or
do not use the car seat in the vehicle.
"CLICK"
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Section 9 - Installing the Infant Car Seat Base with Vehicle Belts
34
Section 9 - Installing the Infant Car Seat Base with Vehicle Belts
FITTING THE INFANT CAR SEAT INTO
THE BASE.
Before putting the infant car seat into the
base make sure there are no objects on
or in the base.
Connect the infant car seat to the base.
NOTE: listen for a "CLICK" when the infant
car seat is installed into the base, and lift
the infant car seat to ensure the infant
car seat is fully conected to the base.
Some vehicle seats do not provide enough
support to hold the base up at the required
angle.
If extra support is required a tightly rolled
towel or a firm foam roll (pool noodle) can
be used.
To remove the infant car seat from the base,
pull firmly upwards on the release lever at the
rear of the infant car seat, and lift the infant
car seat upwards.
WARNING: DO NOT use the infant car
seat if it is not securely connected
to the base.
Any extra support used to hold the infant
car seat up must not interfere with the
Vehicle Belts.
This line must be horizontal
This line must be horizontal
Rolled Towel or similar
Vehicle Belts must run in
straight line
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Section 10 - Installing the Infant Car Seat without the Base
36
Section 10 - Installing the Infant Car Seat without the Base
Decide where in the vehicle to install the
infant car seat.
Check that the infant car seat will sit firmly
in that position.
To position the infant car seat at the correct
angle adjust it until the line on the side labels
is level.
If it is not possible to get the infant car seat
sitting firmly and level move it to another
position in the vehicle or do not install in that
vehicle.
Some models have a rebound bar for
additional stability in the vehicle. Infant car
seats having this bar must still be positioned
as shown by the line on the label.
ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FOR THE INFANT
CAR SEAT
Some vehicle seats do not provide enough
support to hold the infant car seat up at the
required angle.
If extra support is required a tightly rolled
towel or firm foam roll (pool noodle) can be
used.
WARNING: Not all vehicle belts are
suitable for an infant car seat
installation.
See Section 11 for more information
on suitable vehicle belts.
Any extra support used to hold the infant car
seat up must not interfere with the Vehicle
Belts.
Locking Clip
37
SECTION 10 - Installing the Infant Car Seat without the Base
38
SECTION 10 - Installing the Infant Car Seat without the Base
LAP ONLY BELT
To install with a Lap only belt pass the belt
from one side of the infant car seat to the
other. Fit the belt under the lugs in front of
the handle.
Pull the belt tight!
LAP/SHOULDER BELT
To install with a Lap/shoulder belt pass the
Lap belt from one side of the infant car seat
to the other. Fit the belt under the lugs in front
of the handle.
Fit a Locking Clip to the Lap and Shoulder
belts just above the vehicle belt latch plate.
Pull the belts tight!
NOTE: A Locking Clip MUST be used with
a Lap/Shoulder belt with a tongue that
moves freely along the belt, or with a
Lap/shoulder belt where the Lap portion
of the belt cannot be tightly secured.
LOCKING CLIP
A Locking Clip is supplied with the infant car
seat and is stored at the back of the infant
car seat.
To fit the Locking Clip, first fit to the Lap Belt
as shown opposite, then fit the Shoulder Belt
through the Locking Clip over the top of the
Lap belt.
WARNING: If the Locking Clip is not used
where required, the infant car seat will
not be held securely in place.
Remove Locking Clip from the vehicle belt
when not in use.
DO NOT use the Locking Clip as a vehicle
belt shortener.
39Section 11 - Vehicle Belt Systems 40Section 11 - Vehicle Belt Systems
WARNING
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur
Not all vehicle seat belts can be used with an infant car seat. The infant
car seat must be held tight at all times by a lap belt (or the lap portion of
a lap/shoulder belt) that will not loosen while driving.
To provide a secure installation in the vehicle:
.
Read the Owner's Manual regarding infant car seat installation and
vehicle seat belt use with an infant car seat,
.
Follow all instruction labels on vehicle seat belt and infant car seat.
If the infant car seat does not stay tightly secured after following
instructions:
.
Move infant car seat to another location in the vehicle, or
.
Contact vehicle dealer for assistance, or
.
See page 6 of this manual for other sources of assistance.
BELTS FORWARD OF SEAT BIGHT
Vehicle seat belts located forward of the seat
bight may not hold the infant car seat
securely.
Check vehicle owner's manual or see
vehicle dealer for infant car seat installation
instruction.
If seating position is approved for use with
infant car seat, install infant car seat and
check for secure installation by pulling infant
car seat front to back. If infant car seat slides
forward or vehicle seat belt does not stay
tight, DO NOT use these seat belts.
Seat
Bight
Belt forward of seat bight
Buckle forward of seat
bight
Seat
Bight
41Section 11 - Vehicle Belt Systems 42Section 11 - Vehicle Belt Systems
LAP BELTS - Manually Adjustable
Manually adjustable lap belts normally hold
an infant car seat tightly. However in some
cases the locking latch plate on some seat
belts may slip and loosen if positioned at a
certain angle. If this happens flip the latch
plate over and rebuckle.
Install infant car seat and test installation
again to see if lap belt stays tight.
If not, move infant car seat to another
seating location in the vehicle or do not
use in that vehicle.
Flipping latch plate
over in some cases
improves locking
LAP BELTS - With Retractor
Some lap belts with a retractor will not hold
an infant car seat securely.
Follow these steps to determine if you have
a retractor system that will hold an infant car
seat securely:
1. Pull belt all the way out.
2. Allow belt to retract about 15 cm (6 inches).
3. Pull out on belt again.
If belt is locked and you cannot pull the belt
out any further, you have an Automatic
Locking Retractor which may be used with an
infant car seat. Remember, when installing an
infant car seat, pull the belt all the way out,
buckle belt, then tighten.
If the belt pulls out (step 3) the Retractor is an
Emergency Locking Retractor which must
NOT be used with an infant car seat.
43Section 11 - Vehicle Belt Systems 44Section 11 - Vehicle Belt Systems
Combination Lap/shoulder Belt with Free
Sliding Latch Plate
Pull out on latch plate. If belt slides freely
through latch plate, the Locking Clip
MUST be used .
Some combination lap/shoulder belts with
free sliding latch plates may be converted
into an automatic locking model. Always
use the Locking Clip with these belt
systems.
Combination Lap/shoulder Belt with
Locking Latch Plate
Vehicle seat belts with locking latch plates
normally hold an infant car seat tightly.
However in some cases, the locking latch
plate on some seat belts may slip and loosen
after being buckled on infant car seat if
positioned at a certain angle. If this happens,
flip the latch plate over and re-buckle. Test
installation again to see if this works. If not,
move infant car seat to another seating
location.
PASSIVE RESTRAINTS
Lap Belt with Motorized Shoulder Belt
DO NOT use with any infant car seat.
PASSIVE RESTRAINTS
Lap or Shoulder belt mounted on Front
Door
DO NOT use an infant car seat in any front
seating location that has belts mounted to
the front doors. Belts will not stay tight when
driving.
Front Door
45Section 12 - Accessories 46Section 12 - Accessories
CANOPY
Some models have a canopy with plastic
stays that connect to the infant car seat.
When the canopy is used make sure it is
always connected securely to the infant
car seat.
TO CONNECT:
1. Feed the canopy stay into the mounting.
2. Swing the canopy stay inwards until the
stay locks in place.
When removing take care not to bend the
mounting.
INFANT INSERT
Some models have a separate infant insert
inside the infant car seat for greater comfort.
WARNING: Shoulder straps must pass
through slots in insert.
Failure to do this might result in the
shoulder straps not holding the infant
securely.
REBOUND BAR
Some models have a Rebound Bar that
installs to the front of the infant car seat.
Always follow the instructions fully and test
that the bar is firmly locked into place once
installed.
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WARNING: Do not lift or carry infant
car seat by rebound bar.
47Section 13 - Stroller or Travel System and Airplane use 48Section 13 - Stroller or Travel System and Airplane use
STROLLER or TRAVEL SYSTEM
(Also see Travel System Instructions for
further information)
This infant car seat will only fit into certain
Combi stroller models.
To connect the infant car seat to the stroller
hold the infant car seat above the mounting
points on the stroller and carefully push
downwards.
Listen for the "click" to indicate the infant car
seat is securely engaged, then pull upwards
to test for secure engagement.
NEVER use the infant car seat in a stroller
if it is not securely engaged.
WARNING: DO NOT use this infant car
seat with other model strollers unless
approved by Combi or ISIS, Inc.
To remove the infant car seat from the stroller ,
pull firmly upwards on the release lever at the
rear of the infant car seat, and lift the infant
car seat upwards.
Infant car seat WITH and WITHOUT base:
This infant car seat is Certified for Use in motor vehicles.
Infant car seat WITHOUT base:
This infant car seat is Certified for Use in aircraft.
Contact airline about their policy on use of infant car seats in their aircraft.
Use this infant car seat only on forward facing aircraft seats.
Follow the installation instructions for Lap Belt only when used on aircraft.
"CLICK"
49Section 14 - Other Uses 50Section 14 - Other Uses
ROCKER POSITION
When the carry handle is back, the infant
car seat can be used as a rocker.
WARNING: Adult supervision is required,
DO NOT leave unattended.
DO NOT use on shopping carts.
DO NOT carry a child in the infant car seat
by holding the front edge of the infant car
seat and the handle in the position shown.
FEEDER POSITION
When the carry handle is fully rotated,
the infant car seat can be used as a feeder.
WARNING: Adult supervision is required,
DO NOT leave unattended.
WARNING: Infant car seats are intended for the safe transport of
infants.
To securely restrain the infant, their movement is restricted by
the seat and the harness.
Infants should not be left in this position for long periods of time.
51Section 15 - Care and Cleaning 52Section 16 - Additional Information
CLEANING SEAT PAD
To remove seat pad first detach shoulder straps by disconnecting the
splitter plate at the rear of the seat.
Then withdraw the shoulder straps and pull them through the seat pad.
Lift the seat pad off.
Wash according to the instructions on the back of the seat pad.
CAUTION: When replacing the seat pad always check that the
shoulder straps are correctly secured to the splitter plate.
See page 15.
CLEANING HARNESS
Surface wash with mild soap and damp cloth.
CLEANING SHELL
Wipe with a mild solution of soap and water. Avoid wetting labels.
CLEANING BUCKLE
Rinse buckle with warm water. DO NOT use household detergents.
Never lubricate buckle.
CERTIFICATION
This child restraint comforms to all applicable requirements of the
Canadian Motor Vehicle Restraint Systems and Booster Cushions
Safety Regulations and CMVSS 213.1 for use in motor vehicles
and aircraft. See page 48.
WARM WEATHER
Infant car seat parts can get very hot in the sun or warm weather.
To avoid burns always check before putting the child in the infant
car seat.
VEHICLE SEAT PROTECTION
Protect vehicle seat. Use a thin car seat mat, thin towel or thin blanket
under and the behind infant car seat.
INFANT CAR SEAT USEFUL LIFE
DO NOT use after 7 years from date of manufacture on label.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL STORAGE
Store Instructions in the pocket at the back of the infant car seat.
53Section 17 - Registration 54Section 18 - Replacement Parts
Children's restraint systems and booster car seat could be recalled for
safety reasons. You must register this children's restraint system or
booster car seat so that you can be reached in a recall. Fill out the
registration card attached to children's restraint system or booster car seat
and mail today or send your name, address, and the children's restraint
system's or booster car seat's model number and manufacturing date to:
ISIS Inc.
2260, rue Guénette
Saint-Laurent (Québec) H4R 2M7
or log onto: www.combi.ca
or call: Toll Free: 1-800-667-4111 (in Montreal: (514)-344-3045)
or fax: (514)-344-3296
for recall information:
Contact ISIS Inc.
(see information above)
Call Transport Canada’s Road Safety Infocentre at 1-800-333-0371.
Log onto Transport Canada’s website at www.tc.gc.ca, select the
“Child Safety” link and then select “Child Restraint and Booster
Cushion Notices”.
If you need replacements parts call our consumer service department:
Toll Free: 1-800-667-4111 (in Montreal: (514)-344-3045).
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